Fort Greene's Field of Dreams in Commodore Barry Park

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Turf the Slab is proud to be teaming up with Young Rock Soccer Academy to host the second annual Track and Field Day for Kids at Commodore Barry Park (Flushing Avenue and Navy Street) on Columbus Day – Monday, October 14 – from Noon to 4pm! Come join athletes from LIU Brooklyn and Pratt Institute, as well as the NYPD 88th Precinct, for a great afternoon of free fun and fitness.

Activities include:

– Track and field events with the LIU and Pratt track teams

– Fantastic fitness exercises with the LIU Sports Science Department

– Lacrosse demonstrations with the LIU women’s lacrosse

– Basketball skills with the LIU women’s basketball team

– Soccer skills and scrimmages with Young Rock

– A visit from LIU’s mascot, “The Blackbird”

– The NYPD climbing wall

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled afternoon, and a glimpse of Commodore Barry’s incredible potential to be a flagship public sports park for the entire Fort Greene community. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Michael Randazzo at michael@youngrocksoccer.us